Upside-Down Pear Tarte Tatin

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Jennifer

Cuisine: French

This Upside-Down Pear Tarte Tatin is a delightful French dessert that features caramelized pears topped with flaky puff pastry. It's a visually stunning dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. The combination of sweet caramel, tender pears, and buttery pastry creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Upside-Down Pear Tarte Tatin

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serving Size: Serves 6

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a 9-inch oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and cook until it caramelizes, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and arrange pear slices in a circular pattern over the caramel in the skillet. Drizzle vanilla extract over the pears.
  4. Place the puff pastry over the pears, tucking in the edges around the fruit.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Carefully invert the tarte tatin onto a serving plate. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.